In this episode of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into bizarre and humorous stories. They kick off with a quirky debate about sock matching and a relationship "performance review" gone wrong. Trevor shares a true crime story about Richard Klinkhammer, who wrote a book on killing spouses while his wife was missing, only to be later found guilty of her murder. Misty discusses a ridiculous insurance scam involving fake bear attacks using a costume. The episode wraps up with Stephanie's Reddit tale of a family using a dishwasher to clean a cat litter scoop, sparking disgust and laughter.

Trevor introduces the hosts and the podcast's focus on weird topics.

Stephanie shares a strange experience involving a hazard warning card sent by her ex.

Introduction of a unique rating system for weird news stories using bacon strips.

Trevor begins a story about a drowning at a pool party in New Orleans in 1985 attended by lifeguards celebrating a summer without drownings.

Misty introduces a story about an emotional support alligator named Wally.

Performance Review Revelation (00:23:03)

A partner suggests a performance review for their relationship, leading to humorous reactions.

Murder Confession and Book Title (00:32:20)

The husband writes a book titled "Seven Ways to Kill Your Spouse" after his wife goes missing.

Operation Bear Claw (00:43:39)

The investigation into the staged bear attacks is humorously dubbed "Operation Bear Claw."

Dishwasher Dilemma (00:50:06)

Stephanie shares a Reddit story about the writer’s parents washing a cat litter scoop in the dishwasher.